Virginia "Jinks" Holton | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Virginia | |
| In role January 17, 1970 – January 12, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Katherine Godwin |
| Succeeded by | Katherine Godwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virginia Harrison Rogers October 21, 1925 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 2022 (aged 97) Irvington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Anne Holton, Woody Holton, and Dwight Holton |
| Alma mater | Wellesley College |
Virginia Harrison "Jinks" Rogers Holton (October 21, 1925 – December 16, 2022) was an American public servant who was the First Lady of Virginia from 1970 to 1974. She was a strong supporter of civil rights and integration during her tenure in the role.[1][2][3]
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